$1,950,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

343 Washington Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,698 Sq Ft
8,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$342 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • 5-minute walk to Lakefront / Gillson Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

WOW! THIS HOUSE IS HUGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY with 4600 square feet of finished space. With 4 bedrooms/3.1 bath and located in East Wilmette just steps to Gilson Beach --- walkable to everything Wilmette offers ----. this COMPLETELEY RENOVATED HOME has it al!. You will be wowed by the ultra chic, CHEF'S KITCHEN with 11-ft x 4.5-ft quartz island & seating for 10, Viking refrigerator & microwave, Dacor double ovens, Uline beverage refrigerator, induction oven & bar. The kitchen effortlessly flows into a perfectly-sized family room great for family time while cooking and also to keep an eye on little ones while in the kitchen. The main floor also boasts a coveted FIRST FLOOR PRIMARY bedroom & ensuite bath. The main floor continues to impress with a huge foyer, 9 ft ceilings, an expansive living room with gas fireplace, and a dining room enveloped in architectural windows overlooking beautiful, tree-lined Washington Avenue. Two more bedrooms with a renovated bathroom, a 4-seasons room perfect for an office, playroom or sitting area, as well as a mudroom (sized for laundry) complete the first floor. Upstairs find private office space plus a 4th ensuite bedroom with renovated bath. The just-finished, renovated basement is a universe unto itself with tons of natural light and 1600 square feet of finished, multi-use space & bathroom for an additional family room, rec room, exercise room or even a 5th bedroom. (the 874 sq. ft. unfinished basement space is pretty awesome too). The basement also has a separate, private entrance perfect for an au pair, live-in nanny or guests. Move right in and enjoy your new roof with 25 yr warranty, storage space galore, picture-perfect yard, 2-tier deck & 2.5-car garage with EV charger. This home is - MOVE-IN READY - combining modern-day conveniences with architectural windows, hardware & moldings of yesteryear!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Smith

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475193723 Listed on: 06/19/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Licata

Compass License #475157854

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 165
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,698 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 400 Amp
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,628

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 5698
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Attic, Sitting Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Tandem Room, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4785
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 5659
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1894
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 165
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17627.67
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 20, 2025
Sold by
Matejka Mark and Matejka Susan
Bought by
Blauwet Cheri
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Smith
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Licata
Compass
List Price
$1,729,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$221,000
12.78%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,813,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$136,387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,365,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,362,143
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$451,470

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Bought by
Matejka Mark and Matejka Susan
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Smith
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
3.16%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
44.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2024
Closed on
Jul 10, 2024
Sold by
Jensen Toby Tyler and Gustaf Kelli Jo
Bought by
National Residential Nominee Services Inc
Seller's Agent
Sara Brahm
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Smith
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
3.16%
Views
34

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2019
Closed on
Aug 9, 2019
Sold by
Sanborn Lawrence M and Sanborn Christina V
Bought by
Jensen Toby Tyler and Gustaf Kelli Jo
Seller's Agent
Arla Lerman Unwin
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martin Winefield
Baird & Warner
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-0.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$715,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2016
Sold by
Yablong Judith and Yablong Steven
Bought by
Lawrence And Christina Sanborn Living Tr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2009
Sold by
Yablong David S
Bought by
Yablong Judith and Yablong Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1999
Sold by
Yablong Inez Verne
Bought by
Yablong David S
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $5,000,000 Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed $4,020,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,340,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $920,000 Chicago Title
Deed $670,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,365,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $715,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $536,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $1,950,000 +12.8% $342 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $1,729,000 +29.0% $303 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $1,340,000 +3.2% $470 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2024 06/13/24 For Sale $1,299,000 +41.2% $456 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $920,000 -1.0% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 For Sale $929,000 -- $295 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,628 $128,001 $26,813 $101,188
2024 $17,628 $72,219 $22,688 $49,531
2023 $16,662 $81,001 $22,688 $58,313
2022 $16,662 $81,001 $22,688 $58,313
2021 $17,165 $69,401 $18,150 $51,251
2020 $16,943 $69,401 $18,150 $51,251
2019 $16,426 $75,436 $18,150 $57,286
2018 $15,181 $67,247 $15,675 $51,572
2017 $14,775 $67,247 $15,675 $51,572
2016 $14,074 $67,247 $15,675 $51,572
2015 $13,902 $56,000 $12,993 $43,007
2014 $13,681 $56,000 $12,993 $43,007
2013 $12,014 $56,000 $12,993 $43,007
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12397552

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-35-103-002-0000